A university in the northwest of Pakistan has come under attack by armed militants, and at least 21 people have been killed, with further casualties feared, In addition all four militants had been killed,
Pakistani Taliban spokesperson Umar Mansoor claimed responsibility, saying it was in retaliation for a previous operation by the Pakistani military, and vowed to continue attacks. Gunfire and explosions were heard Wednesday morning local time from within Bacha Khan University in Charsadda, northwestern Pakistan.
There are still dead inside and the operation is ongoing, Bilal Faizi, a local emergency service spokesman said.
Fog and low visibility have been hampering military and police efforts to regain control.
A university security officer had previously told CNN that 20 students had been killed.
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Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Pakistani university under attack -- at least 21 dead
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